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Title: Au pays des lys noirs: Souvenirs de jeunesse et d'âge mûr
Note: Reading ease score: 70.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: Produced by Ebooks libres et gratuits (Richard, Coolmicro and Fred); this text is also available at http: //www.ebooksgratuits.com
Summary: "Au pays des lys noirs: Souvenirs de jeunesse et d'âge mûr" by Adolphe Retté is a reflective narrative likely composed in the early 20th century. This work delves into the author's memories over the span of twenty-five years, focusing on literary, political, and occult themes prevalent in French society during that time. The text positions itself as a retrospective commentary on the tumultuous shifts in society, particularly critiquing the cultural and spiritual disarray that arose from the aftermath of the Revolution. The opening of the book introduces the notion that a wave of occultism swept through literature while challenging the prevailing naturalistic trends exemplified by authors like Zola. The author recounts his experiences and interactions with a range of figures, including youthful poets and anarchists, amidst the backdrop of political upheaval and the complexities of spiritual exploration. Retté reflects on the allure of the occult and its seductive power over his generation, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of themes like individualism, rebellion against societal norms, and the search for spiritual meaning within a chaotic landscape. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Retté, Adolphe, 1863-1930
EBook No.: 16850
Published: Oct 10, 2005
Downloads: 49
Language: French
Subject: French literature -- 20th century
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Au pays des lys noirs: Souvenirs de jeunesse et d'âge mûr
Note: Reading ease score: 70.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: Produced by Ebooks libres et gratuits (Richard, Coolmicro and Fred); this text is also available at http: //www.ebooksgratuits.com
Summary: "Au pays des lys noirs: Souvenirs de jeunesse et d'âge mûr" by Adolphe Retté is a reflective narrative likely composed in the early 20th century. This work delves into the author's memories over the span of twenty-five years, focusing on literary, political, and occult themes prevalent in French society during that time. The text positions itself as a retrospective commentary on the tumultuous shifts in society, particularly critiquing the cultural and spiritual disarray that arose from the aftermath of the Revolution. The opening of the book introduces the notion that a wave of occultism swept through literature while challenging the prevailing naturalistic trends exemplified by authors like Zola. The author recounts his experiences and interactions with a range of figures, including youthful poets and anarchists, amidst the backdrop of political upheaval and the complexities of spiritual exploration. Retté reflects on the allure of the occult and its seductive power over his generation, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of themes like individualism, rebellion against societal norms, and the search for spiritual meaning within a chaotic landscape. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Retté, Adolphe, 1863-1930
EBook No.: 16850
Published: Oct 10, 2005
Downloads: 49
Language: French
Subject: French literature -- 20th century
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.